Nutrition Exam 1

Which is NOT an example of moderation in your diet and lifestyle? A) Going back for seconds on all dinner items rather than just the item you like best B) Eating dessert occasionally C) Balancing an extra dessert with extra exercise D) Sharing a restaurant entree or dessert with you dinner companion

A) Going back for seconds on all dinner items rather than just the item you like best

A registered dietitian is a nutrition professional who

A) has earned at least a bachelor degree in nutrition-related field B) Has met national certification requirements to provide nutrition education C) is an excellent source of credible nutrition information

___________ are studies that explore the effects of altering people's diets

B) clinical trials

The energy recommendation that describes the proportions of calories that should come from carbohydrate, fat, and proteins are the:

AMDR

According to the AMDR, the majority of calories you eat should come from:

Carbohydrates

The three main functions of nutrients include

Contributing to the structure of our body Providing us with energy Regulating biological processes in the body

In the scientific experiment, the group of participants used as a basis of comparison is the ________ group.

Control

Which of the following represents the correct order of the scientific method?

D) Make an observation, develop a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, form a theory

Ethan achieves his recommended intake of vegetables by eating a large baked potato everyday. Which principle is he not achieving?

D) Variety

Some nutrient deficiencies occurs quickly, whereas others take more time to develop. Which of the following nutrient deficiencies are listed in the order reflecting most quickly to least quickly?

Dehydration, scurvy, osteoporosis.

Where would you look on the food label to determine if sugar was added to the product?

Ingredients list

For a dietary supplement to claim "high potency" it must contain _______ percent of the Daily Value for the given nutrient based on the stated serving size.

100%

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans promote a minimum of _________ minutes of moderate exercise weekly

150

Nutrition recommendations are developed to:

A) Address the nutritional concerns of the population B) evaluate the nutrient intake of the population C) help individuals meet their specific nutrient needs

The observations and hypotheses that arise from epidemiology can be tested using

A) Clinical Trials

If Joe consumed 2500 calories daily, he would need to consume _____ the %DV listed in the Nutrition Facts panel

A) greater than

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on the food labels?

Name, address and website of the manufacturers, distributer of packager

The DRI that is most commonly used to determine the nutritional value of individual diets are the

Recommended Dietary Allowances

Which of the following statements regarding the AMDRs is false? A) They allow flexibility in food intake patterns B) They are available for vitamins and minerals C) They are used in conjunction with the EER D) They are intended to promote diets that minimize disease risk

B) They are available for vitamins and minerals

All of the following are nutrient-dense protein sources EXCEPT: A) Almonds B) bananas C) black beans D) sunflower seeds

B) bananas

For any nutrition study to provide reliable information, it must

Be interpreted accurately Collect quantifiable data from the right experimental population Use proper experimental controls

All of the following statements are true regarding components of a nutrition study that provides reliable information except that A) Data must be quantifiable B) Proper experimental controls should be used C) Personal testimonials are appropriate type of data to collect D) The data must be interpreted accurately

C) Personal testimonials are appropriate type of data to collect

Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health-promoting properties are

C) Phytochemicals

With the exception of ________ all the classes of nutrients are involved in forming and maintaining the body's structure. A) Carbs B) lipids C) Vitamins

C) Vitamins

Which of the following statements about proteins is false? A) Dietary protein from animal sources better matches the amino acid needs of humans compared to dietary protein derived from plant sources B) Proteins are composed of amino acids C) Proteins are made of amino acids, vitamins and minerals D) Proteins differ based on the combinations of amino acids used in each type of protein

C) proteins are made of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals

All of the following are examples of lipids except A) cholesterol B) saturated fat C) sugars D) unsaturated fat

C) sugars

The unit of measure that is used in nutrition science that expresses the amount of energy provided by a food is a

Calorie

If you know you are going to order dessert at dinner tonight, which of these choices would illustrate the concept of balancing your choices?

Choosing a salad with fat-free salad dressing for lunch

After a nutrition experiment is completed, a report describing the project is read, analyzed, and evaluated by two or more researchers who were not involved in the research study. Before the article is published they examine it to ensure that the experiment was not flawed and that the results were interpreted correctly. This process is called

D) Peer Review

All of the following are macronutrients except A) Carbs B) Lipids C) protein D) vitamins

D) Vitamins

Which of the following statement about fortified foods is false? A) fortification of foods began to help eliminate nutrient deficiencies in the population B) Milk with added vitamin D is an example of food fortification C) Voluntary food fortification may increase the likelihood of consuming an excel of some nutrients D) Voluntary fortification of foods is at the discretion of the federal government

D) Voluntary fortification of foods is at the discretion of the federal government

The ________ is a reference value for the intake of nutrients used on the food label.

Daily Value

In nutrition, the scientific method is used to

Develop nutrient recommendations Learn about the role of nutrition in promoting health and preventing disease Understand the functions of nutrients

Which would be best described as an emotional or psychologically driven food choice?

Eating chocolate or ice cream after a bad day of work.

Which of the following is promoted by the Mediterranean Eating Pattern?

Eating red meat and sweets less often

Foods that have health-promoting and/or disease-preventing properties beyond basic nutritional functions are

Functional foods

A _______ claim refers to a relationship between a nutrient, food, or dietary supplement and a reduced risk of a disease.

Health

The set of health promotion and disease prevention objectives that is revised every 10 years are the

Healthy people objectives

When judging nutrition information, which is the least important factor?

How many people authored the study report

Which nutrient intake recommendation is used as a goal when a Recommended Dietary Allowance does not exist?

Adequate Intake

Which of the following groups of individuals is (are) recommended to consume less than 1500 mg of sodium daily? A) Adults 51 and older B) those with diabetes/hypertension C) african Americans

All of these individuals are advised to consume less than 1500mg/sodium daily

Which of the following is not a peer-reviewed journal?

Men's health

Best definition of essential nutrients

Nutrients a person must consume in the diet to maintain health

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a source of empty calories?

Oils

Which of the following statements regarding phytochemical is true?

They are found in plant foods

Which of the following statements illustrates the concept of variety?

Try a new vegetable every week

In 1984, the first dietary recommendations in the US were published by the ______. The purpose of these recommendations was to _______.

USDA, keep Americans healthy

To decrease your chance of getting a food-borne illness, you should:

Wash your hands frequently

Dietary Supplements

include multivitamin pills, herbs, and enzymes

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, maintaining a healthy body weight is emphasized by:

moderating calorie intake

On the food label, a %DV is NOT required for:

monounsaturated fats

The top three causes of death in the US include stroke, cancer and heart disease. All of these conditions are thought to be exacerbated by

obesity

Structure/function claims are:

required to include a disclaimer that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease